REF PLAYS 12th MAN AND RUINS GAME
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| All we ask is that the CALLS are F-A-I-R |
Spartans,
Last game made me think quite a bit.
We discovered that a different formation brought about more control, more offensive punch and a better game for us as a whole. That's a good thing, and I thank the team members who offered their opinions in the matter.
I believe that we're on our way to becoming a force within the league...whenever the games actually get played, which is a weather matter...and we can discuss later.
I want to get to the meat of this discussion.
The main official, otherwise known as the
REFEREE.
Did he cost us the game?
I will tell you "no".
Some of those penalty shots were warranted. I'd hate to say it, but that's the absolute truth.
The last PK and the "retake" (taken by another player faux pas) was absolute garbage.
Our man was clearly fouled and the REF decided to call a penalty shot only due to his "12th man" status.
I know that this was too much for many of you...and justifiably so!
What we need to understand is:
a) we don't take our frustration out on the other team...this plays into the REF's plan
b) we don't talk to the REF, we don't make eye contact.
c) My job is to talk with him.I will say my peace and react based upon his retort.
What this Spartan team needs to do is understand that this is a
REC league.
Don't pretend this is the final day of the World Cup...
DO NOT PLAY DIRTY
We need more discipline on the team.
If we don't...REF's will copy that disaster we had last game.
It's a fact...so let's clean up our acts.
As an aside, realize that we haven't lost by more than a goal each game.
And we are still attempting to get to that GEL zone.
I can only see good things for this team...so let's tone down the roughing!
STATS:
Jesse (A)
Kieth (G)
MAN OF THE MATCH:
Kevin
